Overview
Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Resource Base at Topcliffe School, Washwood Heath MAT, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. We are seeking 2 caring and highly motivated Teaching Assistants with experience in Early Years and/or SEND provision, and an interest in supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) to join our hardworking team. The roles will be working within our Early Years or KS1 Resource Base provisions.
About the school
Topcliffe is a welcoming and inclusive one form entry mainstream school with two additional specialist resource base provisions which support pupils with Autism and/or Speech, Language and Communication needs. Visits are welcome!
Responsibilities
* Experienced in working within Early Years and/or SEND provision and understands the benefits and importance of play in developing communication skills and learning
* An inclusive practitioner with experience in supporting children with Autism and complex communication and sensory needs
* Passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and able to think outside of the box to support children with limited verbal communication needs using different communication tools and strategies
* An effective practitioner with high expectations to achieve the best outcomes for all
* A positive and creative team player
Qualifications
* Experienced in working within Early Years and/or SEND provision; an inclusive practitioner who understands the benefits and importance of play in developing communication skills
* Experience in supporting children with Autism and complex communication and sensory needs
* Passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and able to think outside of the box to support children with limited verbal communication using different communication tools and strategies
* An effective practitioner with high expectations to achieve the best outcomes for all
* A positive and creative team player
In return we will offer you
* A collaborative and inclusive culture, where team members will upskill you and give you regular opportunities to learn from each other in a safe and collaborative environment
* An opportunity to undertake structured CPD via access to the National College online CPD platform and/or apprenticeships such as the CIPD or Coaching via our Apprenticeship Levy
* Access to Career Pathways and Pledge to help you plan for and make your goals a reality via our Professional Growth and Performance process
* A wellbeing culture, with paid and unpaid time off to support life events via our Life Leave Policy, access to a Wellbeing Champion and the opportunity to participate in our annual staff wellbeing survey with Edurio
* Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes confidential counselling, access to wellbeing advice and a lifestyle app called My Possible Self
* Access to a suite of supportive policies, such as Life Leave, Wellbeing, Career Break and Family Friendly
* Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Access to a comprehensive employee rewards package including Long Service Awards, Employee Referral Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and contribution to glasses and eye-sight tests for eligible display screen users
* Opportunities to be part of key Trust-wide collaborative groups such as the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) working group and Wellbeing working groups, including menopause support and neurodiversity support
* Generous annual leave entitlement based on length of service, starting at 30 days pro-rata, rising to 33 at 5 years' plus service and 35 following 10 years' plus service. This excludes an additional 2-week paid compulsory closure at Christmas
* Onsite parking at all schools
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Education and Training
* Industries: Human Resources Services
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